Feng Dingchu initially believed he was doomed this time.
He feared no peak expert, no army of thousands.
Unexpectedly, he was afraid of a little bit of water.
For someone who couldn't swim well, a little water could truly be fatal.
Using his last breath to push Chu Qianli upwards, he truly had no strength left.
His head felt dizzy, his arms weak and limp, and finally, he collapsed, sinking into the depths of the water.
Certain death.
He wondered if he had any regrets in this life.
Just as he was completely despairing, certain images suddenly flashed through his mind.
He didn't understand, didn't comprehend, why that sword had struck him.
They were brothers...
Suddenly, something was shoved into Feng Dingchu's mouth.
Someone was speaking, gurgling, all sounds of water, he couldn't hear clearly.
But it seemed this thing could let him breathe.
Feng Dingchu gasped sharply, but because he wasn't used to using this thing, he not only inhaled a breath but also gulped down a large mouthful of water.
"Adjust your breathing!"
He opened his eyes and seemed to see that little girl in front of him, trying hard to say something to him.
But because they were underwater, as soon as she opened her mouth, only bubbles came out, and he couldn't hear anything.
She had something in her mouth.
Feng Dingchu realized that something similar had also been placed in his mouth.
Breathing...
He took a breath.
That's right, it was truly a breath!
He inhaled again, and still, a breath was drawn in.
Feng Dingchu took several deep breaths, and water still poured into his mouth, but he gradually learned how to adjust his breathing.
As long as he held onto this thing and inhaled slowly, without rushing, it would be fine.
Chu Qianli pulled him, swimming upwards bit by bit.
But he was still useless, flailing his limbs in the water.
Chu Qianli, at some point, produced two flotation boards, placing one into Feng Dingchu's embrace.
Holding onto the flotation board, made of some unknown material, Feng Dingchu gradually gained balance and swam towards the surface with her.
Finally, with a splash, they emerged from the water.
Feng Dingchu tightly clutched the flotation board, spat out the thing from his mouth, and immediately gasped for air.
It took a long time for him to fully recover his breath.
Breathing was now smooth.
He still held the flotation board, refusing to let go, fearing that if he loosened his grip, he would sink again.
"How are you?" Chu Qianli removed the underwater breathing apparatus and asked.
"Not... not bad." Feng Dingchu was still catching his breath, but now, he knew he had escaped death.
"The exit should be up ahead, we need to search further, you... hey! Hold on tight!"
He had accidentally let the flotation board slip, almost falling back in!
"Great hero! You are an otherworldly master!"
This landlubber! Truly... pitiable and amusing!
"Hold on tight! The water is so deep, it's very difficult for me to dive down and save you again, you know?"
"I... I know." His hand had only slipped for a moment, and he had already choked on several mouthfuls of water. How could he dare to relax now?
The feeling of choking on water was simply terrifying!
"Follow me... no, wait, I'll tie you up!"
Chu Qianli bought another rope from Taobao, tied it around Feng Dingchu's waist, then tied it to her own waist, and only then did she confidently swim around to search for an exit.
Feng Dingchu held onto the flotation board tightly, being pulled by her, drifting around on the water's surface.
He never expected that a sense of security would come from a rope and a little girl.
He had never experienced such a feeling in his life!
But with her here, at least, he felt that he could truly live.